Make a Plan - Prepare yourself and your family for a disaster by making an emergency plan. Your emergency planning should address the care of pets, aiding family members with access and functional needs and safely shutting off utilities.

Build a Kit

- A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:

Water - one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation

Food - at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food

Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both

Flashlight and extra batteries

Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place

Stay Informed

- Sign up for the CodeRED emergency alert system. Keep your home, cell, email and street address updated.
At-Risk Registry
Sierra County Medically At-Risk Registry is a registry of people who might need extra help in an emergency, whether it be a medical condition, disability, limited communication abilities, remote or isolated residence. In case of fire, flood, earthquake or other disaster, through coordination with partners, Human Services will try to provide assistance, wellness checks, medical shelter and/or transportation. Register by filling out the form found in the local post offices, Medical Clinics, or at the Public Health office in Loyalton or Downieville or call 530-993-6737.

NOTE: Individuals are responsible for paying all shelter, ambulance or other medical transportation costs. Sierra County will not pay for these services.

Planning for Animals

The likelihood that you and your animals will survive an emergency such as a fire or flood, tornado or terrorist attack depends largely on emergency planning done today. Some of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as assembling an animal emergency supply kit and developing a pet care buddy system, are the same for any emergency. Whether you decide to stay put in an emergency or evacuate to a safer location, you will need to make plans in advance for your pets. Keep in mind that what's best for you is typically what's best for your animals.